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… on Society, Science and Technology GG76 0.07 (Research) Cultures or Arts, Science and Technology GG76 1.12 Media Studies; Digital Cultures GG80-82 0.001 Arts and Culture GG76S 1.018 Introduction Days Master’s programmes Friday 30 August 2024 You can find more information about the introduction day on the introduction webpage We hope you enjoyed your introduction so far. Please fill in the evaluation form at the end of your introduction ☺ …

… the fact that the cleaning service may not carry out activities in an ML-II laboratory, a cleaning schedule must be prepared by the ABV. Cleaning equipment for ML-II laboratories is made available by facility services through the BSO. Cleaning cloths can be reordered via the FS service point servicepoint- fs@maastrichtuniversity.nl stating the name and laboratory number. Household waste from an ML-II laboratory must be moved to the waste container by employees. Abbreviations ABV Departmental Expert …

… Abstract The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, described the state of Climate change in no uncertain terms as: “[…] a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator”. Substantial differences in national climate ambitions can give rise to carbon leakage. Approaches to prevent carbon leakage often include free allocation of emission rights to Energy Intensive and Trade Exposed industries, but such support schemes may do little to incentivize sectors to decarbonize. The … decarbonisation of EU industry. The lecture will give a brief overview of the CBAM and the underlying reasons why it is introduced. It will also examine how countries are affected, how they react to it and how the CBAM affects non-EU countries. Bio This lecture will be delivered by Prof. Stefan E. Weishaar The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Encouragement of Cleaner Industries across the World? 25 April 2024 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CET We hope to see you on 25 April 2024! Stefan E. Weishaar is …

… Abstract The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, described the state of Climate change in no uncertain terms as: “[…] a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator”. Substantial differences in national climate ambitions can give rise to carbon leakage. Approaches to prevent carbon leakage often include free allocation of emission rights to Energy Intensive and Trade Exposed industries, but such support schemes may do little to incentivize sectors to decarbonize. The … decarbonisation of EU industry. The lecture will give a brief overview of the CBAM and the underlying reasons why it is introduced. It will also examine how countries are affected, how they react to it and how the CBAM affects non-EU countries. Bio This lecture will be delivered by Stefan E. Weishaar The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Encouragement of Cleaner Industries across the World? 25 April 2024 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CET We hope to see you on 25 April 2024! Stefan E. Weishaar is Professor …

… to be in love with the EU greenhouse gas emissions trading instrument. He conveyed the view that it is the “crown jewel” and “working horse” of EU climate policies and law. While indeed economic theory paved the way for a positive appreciation of this market- based regulatory instrument, legal research has identified opportunities but also challenges. This lecture will introduce the surprisingly simple theoretical design of the instrument, and the evolution and complexities of applying it in EU law, including the impressive number of court procedures. Focal points will be the contribution to climate … by the gradual lowering of the allowed emissions, the increased obligation of emitters to pay and the spending of revenues by governments, and the expansion of the instrument to other emitters than industries. The lecture will question whether we can know whether emissions are reported trustworthily, and calls for more civil society attention for the instrument. Bio Marjan Peeters is Professor of Environmental Policy and Law at Maastricht University. She is member of the GreenDealnet project …

… studies, including our own birth cohorts, have shown that reduced microbial exposure in early-life is associated with inadequate microbiome and immune development and hence the risk of immune-mediated diseases such as allergies. We are now taking this microbiome research from ‘lab to life’ by formulating and executing early-life microbiome interventions for disease prevention. Including: •Investigating the impact of environmental biodiversity on the development of the microbiome and physical … Drs. Evgenia Dikareva (PhD) NUTRIM Dept. of Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases & Infection Prevention Effects of environmental biodiversity on health and microbiome development in early childhood •Identification of key microbial species that can prevent or treat chronic noncommunicable diseases in children. •Using a holomicrobiome approach by connecting microbiomes in the environment (soil, plants, food) to the microbiomes colonizing the infant skin and gut. •Development of strategies for …

… about what enables professionals to become top performers in their field. Throughout the course, you will develop the skill to apply theoretical concepts to(business) practice, cases, as well as to your own experiences and educational situation. This transfer will be done through modeling complex situations and formulating specific implications and recommendations. You will also learn to manage your own and others' learning with a special emphasis on feedback-seeking. Description When do smart people make stupid decisions? Why can't you force people to be creative? How do you become an expert at something? And why do some experts fail, make mistakes, or become overconfident in decision making? The present course analyzes and examines how people make decisions in business and … book chapters, academic articles and non-fiction book chapters. Prerequisites Students need to be interested in issues of decision-making, learning and human performance. An advanced level of English is crucial to engage in all activities in this course. Teaching methods PBL / Presentation / Assignment / Papers / Groupwork Assessment methods Attendance / Assignment Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click http://iwio- …

… Africa – China families: Well-being of children in political, legal and social contexts PI and Promotor: Prof. Valentina Mazzucato https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/v.mazzucato v.mazzucato@maastrichtuniversity.nl This social science project investigates the well-being of children in Africa-China families and how this is impacted by political, legal and social contexts in China. Africa-China families are those with at least one African migrant parent; they can be fully based in China or transnational with some members of the nuclear family in Africa and others in China. The project will use ethnography to collect data in China. It aims to understand the lives of children in …

… [1: Motivation letter Analysis Ambassador proposal International Experience UM employee training programs/coaching Please note : Do not forget to include a copy of the correspondance from your intented host institution stating that they can and will receive you as an attachment when you send this application form to erasmusstaff@maastrichtuniversity.nl ] Name Faculty/Department Address Contact person, name and position Contact person e-mail / phone Section to be completed BEFORE THE MOBILITY I. PROPOSED MOBILITY PROGRAMME Language of …

… to develop into responsible global citizens with strong local ties. Source: Maastricht University 2022-2026 strategic programme Project proposal template: 1. Title Maximum of 20 words 2. Team Name, faculty and contact details of student applicant 1 (= contact person) Name and faculty of other student applicants 3. What is the aim of the project and how do you plan to achieve this aim? Maximum of 500 words 4. How does this proposal contribute to the aim of Global Citizenship Education? Maximum of 200 words 5. How will students (at your faculty and/or other faculties) benefit from this project? Maximum 200 words 6. Do you know of related UM student initiatives? If …